7 Toyota Features You Might Not Know Your Vehicle Has

Today’s Toyota vehicles offer much more than dependable transportation. Depending on the model, trim, and equipment, your Toyota may include convenient technology designed to make driving, parking, and everyday ownership easier.

Some of these features are easy to overlook if you have never explored your vehicle’s settings or read through the owner’s manual. Here are seven useful Toyota features you may already have—or may want to look for when choosing your next vehicle.

1. Brake Hold

If you frequently sit at long traffic lights, wait in school pickup lines, or navigate stop-and-go traffic, Toyota’s available Brake Hold feature may quickly become one of your favorites.

After you activate the system and bring the vehicle to a complete stop, Brake Hold can maintain braking pressure without requiring you to keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal. When it is time to move again, pressing the accelerator releases the brake.

The activation button is typically located near the gear selector on properly equipped vehicles. Because operating steps and conditions can vary, consult your Toyota owner’s manual before using the system.

2. Toyota App and Remote Connect

The Toyota app can put several useful vehicle functions on your compatible smartphone. When your vehicle is properly equipped and your connected-service subscription is active, available Remote Connect features may allow you to start the engine, lock or unlock the doors, locate the vehicle, and check certain vehicle information remotely.

Remote start can be especially helpful during hot Arkansas summers or chilly winter mornings, giving the climate-control system time to begin adjusting the cabin temperature before you leave.

Services, trial periods, subscriptions, network availability, and supported functions vary by vehicle. Check your Toyota app or ask our team which connected features are available on a particular model.

3. Panoramic View Monitor

Parking lots, narrow driveways, and crowded spaces can make maneuvering a larger vehicle challenging. Toyota’s available Panoramic View Monitor uses multiple exterior cameras to provide a wider view of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Depending on the model and settings, the display can create a virtual overhead perspective to help you see nearby curbs, vehicles, and other obstacles during low-speed maneuvers.

The camera system does not eliminate blind spots or replace checking your surroundings, but it can provide valuable additional visibility when parking or navigating a tight space.

4. Digital Key

On select Toyota vehicles, an available Digital Key can allow a compatible smartphone to function as a vehicle key.

Once the feature is properly set up, you may be able to lock, unlock, and start the vehicle while carrying your phone. Depending on the vehicle and service, Digital Key access may also be shared with another compatible user.

This can be convenient for households with multiple drivers or anyone who prefers carrying fewer items. Compatibility, subscriptions, setup requirements, and functionality vary, so confirm availability before relying on your phone as a key.

5. Road Sign Assist

It can be easy to miss a change in the speed limit while traveling through an unfamiliar area. Available Road Sign Assist uses a forward-facing camera to detect certain road signs and display recognized information on the vehicle’s Multi-Information Display.

Depending on the system, it may recognize signs such as speed limits, stop signs, yield signs, and Do Not Enter signs. The feature is designed to increase awareness, but it cannot detect every sign or driving condition.

Drivers remain responsible for watching the road and following all posted traffic laws.

6. Blind Spot Monitor With Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

A vehicle can disappear into your blind spot even when you carefully check your mirrors. Toyota’s available Blind Spot Monitor is designed to detect certain vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and alert you when one may be difficult to see.

Available Rear Cross-Traffic Alert can also help detect approaching vehicles while you are backing out of a parking space. This can be particularly useful when large vehicles on either side restrict your view.

These systems are supplemental driver-assistance features. Always use your mirrors, look over your shoulder, and check your surroundings before changing lanes or reversing.

7. Customizable Vehicle Settings

Your Toyota may include more adjustable settings than you realize. Depending on the model, you may be able to customize functions involving the door locks, exterior lights, climate controls, keyless entry, driver-assistance alerts, and multimedia system.

Some settings can be adjusted through the center display or Multi-Information Display. Others may be accessible through the Toyota app or may require assistance from a Toyota dealership.

Taking a few minutes to explore the settings menu can help your vehicle better match your preferences. Your owner’s manual will explain which options are available and how to adjust them safely.

How Do You Know Which Features Your Toyota Has?

Toyota feature availability varies by model, trim level, option package, and model year. Two vehicles that look nearly identical from the outside may have very different technology inside.

You can learn more about your vehicle by:

• Checking the owner’s manual
• Exploring the center touchscreen and driver display
• Reviewing the original window sticker
• Entering your vehicle information in the Toyota app
• Asking a Toyota dealership for assistance

When shopping for another vehicle, tell your sales professional which conveniences matter most to you. That can help narrow down the right model, trim, and equipment package.

Explore Toyota Technology at Red River Toyota

The best way to understand these features is to experience them yourself. At Red River Toyota in Wynne, Arkansas, our team can help you explore available technology, compare models, and learn how different Toyota features operate.

Whether you are searching for a comfortable sedan, an efficient hybrid, a spacious SUV, or a capable truck, we can help you find a Toyota that fits your daily routine.

Browse our current inventory online or visit Red River Toyota in Wynne to take a closer look. Contact our team today to schedule a test drive and discover which Toyota features could make your time on the road easier.

Feature availability, operation, hardware, compatible devices, connected services, trial periods, and subscription requirements vary by model, trim, option package, and model year. Driver-assistance systems are supplemental and do not replace safe, attentive driving. Always consult the applicable owner’s manual for limitations and operating instructions.